Education and Teacher Training blog

Top tips for applying for an education course

If you're wondering about taking the next step and applying for a course then we've got the help you need to make an a...

Top tips for applying for a teacher training course

If you're wondering about taking the next step and applying for a course then we've got the help you need to make an ap...

Dying Matters: Let's talk about dying

Every year in May, Dying Matters and coalition members host an Awareness Week. From the 10th to the 16th of May, this y...

What does a Play Therapist do?

Read our blog about how you could become a Play Therapist, and help children cope with negative experiences and challen...

What does an Education Officer do?

Find out about the role of an Education Officer, and how you can inspire others outside of the classroom.

What does a Family Support Worker do?

Find out more about the role of a Family Support Worker, and what you need to do to get into this type of work.

How to become a PE teacher

Find out more about the role of a PE teacher, and what it takes to become one. 

A career at BCU: My journey from Early Childhood Studies (ECS) student to Course Lead

Shannon Ludgate joined BCU on the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies (ECS) programme, and never did she think that on co...

Six benefits of attending an Applicant Taster Day

Find out all about our Applicant Taster Days (ATD) and read our top six reasons to attend an ATD.

Katie Goodacre (Education Studies student): My First Children's Book

Birmingham City University BA (Hons) Education Studies student, Katie Goodacre would like to tell you about how her dre...

Childhood, Youth and Community: FAQs

If you’re interested in one of our Childhood, Youth and Community courses, we’ve compiled a list of frequently asked qu...

Teacher Training Open Day: Frequently Asked Questions

Are you thinking about studying Teacher Training? Our Virtual Open Day is a great opportunity to find out some more in...

Exploring the parks around our City South Campus

If you're looking for places to go around campus to enjoy some exercise, fresh air and scenery, check out our Parks blo...

Welcome to the Mary Seacole Library

Get to know the library at our City South Campus, before you start your studies, and give yourself a head start. 

What stationery supplies do I need for university?

Ready to start a new chapter this September? Our third-year student Shelby has made a short vlog about some key station...